Illowa Intergroup Minutes
November 5, 2007

The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson at 6:00pm., followed by the serenity prayer. The minutes were approved.
Officers Present: Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary,
Chairpersons Present: Newsletter, District 9, District 90, and Events
Groups Present: Big Book Study, Foxhall, Milan, West End, Primary Purpose, Last Chance, Central Discussion, Bettendorf, North West and North Scott
Treasurer’s Report: Income for the month was $3725.55. Contributions totaled $1284.25; sales were $2434.63; Events $0.00: Bank Dividends $ 6.67. The breakdown of actual expenses and purchases for the month is as follows: General Expenses $1221.62: Taxes $0.00; Event Expenses $0.00 and literature purchases $1609.19. The balance in the general account and savings accounts as of October 31, 2007 is $9880.12 of this balance liabilities total $1226.46 and $2000.00 is budgeted for December expenses. This leaves a remaining balance of $6653.66.
Office Managers Report: Call counts for October were 19 12-step, 204 information, 4 Alanon/Alateen, and 61 visitors.We now have shelves to organize our flyers. This will be really helpful around anniversary and picnic times. Maureen purchased the materials from Menards ($38), and Chris and Dennis installed them. We now have the Grapevine book, "In Our Own Words" which has stories about the difficulties of young people who are alcoholic. We occasionally need volunteers to work mornings from 9-12:30 at the office. We will also need volunteers for the afternoons of December 7, 10, 13, 14, and 17. Please call me if you can help. Please continue turning in AA birthdays for the newsletter.
Newsletter: all is going well. Please send any flyers you would like printed. They are $5 per month for a full page. They are due by the 15th of the month to be included for the next month.
District 9: see minutes in newsletter
District 90: see minutes in newsletter
Unfinished Business:
  1. Office Manager Annual Performance Salary Increase The motion for a 75 cent raise per hour failed. A new motion was made to give a 25 cent raise and that motion passed.
  2. IRS letter update – was given and a complete report is on file at the office.
  3. Ben D was elected to the position of Alt Chairperson
  4. Website renewal - a motion was made to renew the website for 1/3 cost. And continuing to support unless the total cost exceeds $200.00.The motion passed.

New Business: 1. Tammy D asked to form a committee to look into formulating a guideline for future performance raises for the office manager.

Group Reports: Bettendorf election of officers will be held Nov 21. The room will be open all day on Thanksgiving. Regular meeting schedule will be followed. Closed meetings will be still closed. The kitchen and coffee area has been remodeled, thank you to all the members service work. Foxhall election of officers will be November 13. West End new women’s meeting on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 10am. Central Discussion elections were held Oct 14.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.

In love and service,
Tammy D.